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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 39 25 31 27 122
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 29 33 31 31 124

After Action Report

The Cavaliers snuck past the Rockets 124-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.